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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,765.50, 226,251.94 and 52,269.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,765.50, 226,251.94 and 52,269.50 is: 78,440.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,765.50 : 226,251.94 = 52,269.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,765.50/226,251.94 = 52,269.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,765.50x = 226,251.94 × 52,269.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,765.50x = 11,826,075,777.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,826,075,777.83/150,765.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,440.20

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